John Adams: Patriot and Tyrant?
Many revere John Adams as a great patriot. Others view him as a big-government tyrant. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. Adams was a prominent leader during the American…
Trump’s claim of absolute immunity isn’t supported by Supreme Court precedent
Home Daily News Trump’s claim of absolute immunity isn’t… Trials & Litigation Trump’s claim of absolute immunity isn’t supported by Supreme Court precedent By Debra Cassens Weiss October 19, 2023,…
Patriot Act at 22: We can only be Truly Safe when We’re Free
22 years ago – on Oct 26, 2001 – the Patriot Act was signed into law. As John Whitehead wrote, “we’re still grappling with the blowback that arises from allowing…
Trump lawyer Sidney Powell agrees to write letter of apology as part of plea deal in election-interference case
Home Daily News Trump lawyer Sidney Powell agrees to write… Criminal Justice Trump lawyer Sidney Powell agrees to write letter of apology as part of plea deal in election-interference case…
The Petition of Right of 1628: A Forgotten Cornerstone of Our Constitution
Three hundred and ninety-five years ago, one of the most important documents in the history of the creation of the United States Constitution became law, though today there are few…
Judge removed for brandishing gun he kept attached under bench with magnet
Home Daily News Judge removed for brandishing gun he kept… Judiciary Judge removed for brandishing gun he kept attached under bench with magnet By Debra Cassens Weiss October 19, 2023,…
That Other Tea Party: The First Organized Women’s Political Protest in America
Most everybody knows about the Boston Tea Party, but there was a lesser-known tea party in North Carolina that was every bit as significant. In fact, it was the first…
Even after scaling down, SCOTUSblog will cost about $250K per year, co-founder says
Home Daily News Even after scaling down, SCOTUSblog will… U.S. Supreme Court Even after scaling down, SCOTUSblog will cost about $250K per year, co-founder says By Debra Cassens Weiss October…
The Founders and the Constitution: The Connecticut Delegates
The other essays in the “Founders and the Constitution” series each covered one individual. This final essay covers three: the extraordinary group who served as Connecticut’s commissioners (delegates) to the…
California aims to expand mental health treatment with new conservatorship definition of ‘gravely disabled’
Home Daily News California aims to expand mental health treatment… Homelessness California aims to expand mental health treatment with new conservatorship definition of ‘gravely disabled’ By Debra Cassens Weiss October…
Machiavelli: Liberal Taxing and Spending Breeds Instability, Culture of Enslavement
Niccolò Machiavelli, the renowned Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer of The Prince and Discourses on Livy is perhaps not the first name that comes to mind when discussing economics. However, his works contain invaluable…
Man is accused of sending hundreds of threatening emails and voicemails to judges, public officials
Home Daily News Man is accused of sending hundreds of threatening… Criminal Justice Man is accused of sending hundreds of threatening emails and voicemails to judges, public officials By Debra…